Kevin Bell It can be hard to find foods that are safe for your pet turtles and can help them grow healthy, strong, and fit. One food a turtle owner can have trouble deciding on is peppers. Bell peppers are some of the most popular vegetables in America today and can be found all year round at … Read more
Yes, turtles can eat dragon fruit (also called pitaya). However, they have to be fed it in very specific ways. It’s not at all like feeding a dog or cat which means you don’t have to worry about it getting sick. The only thing that could happen is that your turtle will get fat! That’s … Read more
Turtles love cranberries! In fact, a healthy helping of cranberries can actually be good for your pet. Cranberries are very low in calories and are a good source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Plus, they are one of the few fruits that is high in vitamin C. Vitamin C is essential for a healthy immune … Read more
Algae can be found in fresh, salt and marine water. There are many different varieties of algae that can be found worldwide and they can survive a range of environmental conditions including areas with low light or a lack of nutrients. Turtles can eat algae but their diet is dependent on the species. Larger turtles … Read more
Turtles can eat mealworms as food. However, these are not a good staple to feed them all the time because of the high protein and because they can produce more waste than they can handle in some cases. They can be used occasionally for treats however. Mealworms can be fed to your pet turtle only … Read more
Yes, they can eat watermelon. There is no harm in feeding red-eared slider turtles with this type of fruit that has plenty of nutrients and minerals essential for the normal functioning of its body systems. You can feed your loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) with peeled watermelon to keep it healthy and strong and can serve … Read more
Arugula can be eaten by turtles. A little bit can’t hurt since it is healthy for them to eat. If you do decide to let your turtle or other aquatic pets eat arugula, just make sure that they are not getting too much of it because even if it is good for them, they can … Read more
Fish food can make a great supplement to your pet turtle’s diet. But can turtles eat fish food? As with any other types of foods, it is important to remember that feeding live or raw meat can be potentially dangerous for their health. There are also several factors to consider when feeding your pet this … Read more
The short answer is yes, turtles can eat small pieces of bread. However there are potential problems that can arise from turtles ingesting bread. Bread can contain ingredients that can be detrimental to turtle health. In particular, baker’s yeast and garlic can result in serious infection or illness if ingested by a turtle. There are … Read more
If you are a turtle owner, you can serve your turtles broccoli. It is one of the best vegetable that can give benefits to your pet tortoise. Actually it can help them have long healthy life and can also support their immune system. Vegetables can also prevent digestive track problem which can be found in … Read more